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Somerset House

Somerset House is a wonderful neo classical building situated in the heart of London and it stands between the Strand and the River Thames. Somerset House is meant to be a place for inspiration and a platform where different talents can be showcased. There are also various open air concerts and films that are shown to the visitors. The beauty of the house is increased during the summers when 55 fountains dance in the courtyard and in the winter, people can skate on London's most popular ice rink. It is also a popular filming location and there are various big budget Hollywood films like Tomorrow Never Dies and Golden Eye, which show the exterior of the house. Somerset House is a unique part of the cultural scene in London. It is a historic building where there are different types of surprising and original work that comes to life and it is considered as a key cultural destination in the heart of the city. Read More

St. Paul’s Cathedral

Perched atop the highest point in London at Ludgate hill, St. Paul’s Cathedral is an Anglican church. It is a Grade I listed building under the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England by the British Government. It is also the matrice or Mother Church of the Church of England’s province of Canterbury or the Diocese of London. After being ruined 4 times throughout history, St. Paul’s Cathedral is still very much a distinguished and celebrated part of the London skyline for the past 300 odd years and the second largest dome in the United Kingdom. The interiors are admirable and the dome with its 528 steps can be climbed up to gaze at the breathtaking and panoramic view of central London. The present structure was built in 1708.The Cathedral also houses the Whispering Gallery, an acoustic wonder, with a slight whisper being heard clearly across 100 feet. The underground place is the burial site, and the crypt, which is the largest in Europe, has the tombs of nation’s many heroes, and also of the architect who constructed this masterpiece, Sir Christopher Wren.If one wishes to attend the service at the cathedral, they can do so, but they won’t be able to access the dome and other buildings as they are all closed during the time of worship. The cathedral itself is very magnanimous and intricately designed, so one can definitely take in the beauty of the place while worshipping at the church.Please Note: No photography is allowed inside the cathedral. Also, no trolleys or large bags are allowed inside either. Read More

Cruising through the middle of the city to gaze at and take in the beauty and bounty of London is the 346 km long Thames river, offering the famous and the many Thames Cruises. One gets to admire a number of exemplary sights along the way, covering almost 80 islands and 200 bridges. The Thames River is a specimen in itself, covering 7 countries of Greater London, Wiltshire, Surrey, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire. The river starts in Gloucestershire near Cheltenham flowing east and ends in the North Sea. It is approximately 58 million years old and is home to a lot of aquatic and wild life like fish, otters, and eels.A melange of short travel, sightseeing, good food, river breeze, and meeting new people, all in a matter of a couple of hours is what makes the cruises along the River Thames so interesting and a fun tourist attraction. Instead of meeting people at bars, make some new friends here and explore with them the many beautiful and breath-taking landmarks in London. Read More

A total entertainment hub, the O2, located in the Southeast part of London is a large space with hosts of restaurants, exhibition spaces, a music club, and the United Kingdom’s second-largest indoor arena, the O2 Arena. Originally called the Millennium Dome, it was built to exhibit and celebrate the turn of the millennium in 2000. Having run till the end of the year, it was subject to many political objections and did not bring in the moolah that was anticipated. The rights were later given to Meridian Delta Ltd. to develop the Dome. As part of the development, a path from the O2 leading till the North Greenwich station was constructed with a glass roof above it to save people from getting wet in the rain. The Peninsula Square piazza was also built for special events. Read More

Built-in 1886, the Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London constructed over the River Thames. The bridge offers gorgeous panoramic views of the city. One can also experience the amazing view from the high-level walkway and notice the wealth of museums and historic buildings surrounding the Thames. It is close to the Tower of London and is an iconic symbol of the city nowadays. The Tower Bridge exhibition lets you know the history of the bridge, how and why it was built through various interactive videos and displays about the landmark. It has a glass floor walkway that provides a unique experience for the visitors. One may also get a spectacular panoramic view over the river. Bascule bridge refers to those bridges which are lifted in order to allow the boats and the barges to pass. Read More

A royal fortress and a World Heritage Site, the Tower of London is also famous for being an infamous prison back in the day. and is located in Central London. The fortress is known for its archaic yet riveting architecture and a clear view of the River Thames. Located in the heart of the city, overlooking the River Thames, the expansive Tower of London was founded in 1066 and has weathered a lot of storms since its inception in the year 1078. It is a majestic fortress, with a history dating back to centuries before the present day. Having been damaged during the World War II in the Blitz (bombing by German camps on Britain) and having undergone many a reparation, it still stands tall as London’s one of the most famous tourist attraction sites. The palace is guarded by a corps of the Royal Bodyguards, also known as Beefeaters, who also act as tourist guides. Read More

A central location in the city, Trafalgar Square is located in the city of Westminster and is a public square with many cultural spaces, museums and galleries around the square. Distances to other places are measured from Trafalgar Square, which was initially designed by famous architect John Nash in the 1820s. A location as central as Trafalgar Square gives you access to many other fun tourist attractions to be at, like ChinaTown, Big Ben, and even Buckingham Palace. It is named after Admiral Lord Nelson who led the British to victory in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Erstwhile known as Charing and Charing Cross, present day Trafalgar Square was asked to be redone and redeveloped by King George IV. However, before he could see his plans come to fruition, Nash passed away. A new design was proposed by architect Charles Barry, with its construction taking 5 years and getting completed in 1845. Read More

The Warner Bros Studios Tour is located just outside London at Leavesden, Watford. This working studio is one of the largest in the UK and many films have been shot here, such as the entire Harry Potter series, Batman movies and Star Wars movies. Warner Bros. Studios Tour London is a huge filmmaking exhibit, which was opened to the public back in 2012. Since then, it has always welcomed up to 6,000 visitors a day during peak hours. Inside the studio is The Making of Harry Potter studio tour. It is the behind-the-scenes one-way walking tour of the complete Harry Potter setup which was used during the filming process. It features authentic sets, costumes, props, and much more from the Harry Potter series.A tour to the studio lets you unearth the film-making magic behind the Harry Potter films such as the larger than life sets, the incredible special effects and animatronics, and the green screen technology. The average visit lasts for about 3.5 hours. It commences with a short video of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson talking about their time growing up on the set. Read More

A historically relevant 1000-year-old World Heritage Site, Westminster Abbey in the City of Westminster is one of London’s most regal and noteworthy religious churches. It is located along the western bank of the River Thames and is one of the world’s best churches. Located near many other well-known London attractions like the Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey sees over a million visitors from around the world. It has been in existence since 960 AD. It is known for having hosted coronations, weddings, and for being a burial site for the English and British monarchs back in the day. It is officially named the Collegiate Church of St. Peter at Westminster, governed by Dean & Chapter of the city. Before 1560, the Westminster Abbey was a cathedral, but post that, it is under the jurisdiction of the sovereign, and no longer an abbey or cathedral, given the status of ‘Royal Peculiar’. This place has seen over 16 royal weddings and has been a burial site for many great people in history. Read More

One of the largest and oldest wholesale and retail food markets in London, Borough Market deals with all kinds of speciality foods for local visitors and tourists. It is located in Central London. Every part of the market is flooded with shops, bars and restaurants, making it a complete package for shopaholics. Visitors can explore the bars and restaurants for authentic local cuisine or hop on various stalls serving delicious street food. The market is divided into three major areas; Crown Square, dedicated to larger producers; Green Market, for small traders and Borough Market Kitchen, for street food traders. In addition, various events, cookery demonstrations, masterclasses, interviews and even product showcases like Young Marketeers Harvest Sale, Al Fresco dining, cookbook club, etc., are organized regularly in the market. Read More